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Which mosquito is a vector for lymphatic worm infection?
Which mosquito is a vector for lymphatic worm infection?
- Aedes aegypti (dengue fever vector)
- Anopheles gambiae (malaria vector)
- Culex pipiens (West Nile virus vector)
- Aedes foe (night biting mosquito, bites stationary) (correct)
Which stage of lymphatic worm infection is characterized by swelling of lymphatic vessels and nodes?
Which stage of lymphatic worm infection is characterized by swelling of lymphatic vessels and nodes?
- Chronic stage (correct)
- Preventive stage
- Acute stage
- Asymptomatic stage
Which diagnostic test for lymphatic worm infection is specifically performed at night?
Which diagnostic test for lymphatic worm infection is specifically performed at night?
- Serological test
- Nocturnal blood examination (correct)
- Microfilariae smear test
- Immunochromatographic test
Which method is part of the prevention and control measures for lymphatic worm infection?
Which method is part of the prevention and control measures for lymphatic worm infection?
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What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
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Study Notes
Lymphatic Worm Infection
- Culex mosquito is a vector for lymphatic worm infection.
- Obstructive stage of lymphatic worm infection is characterized by swelling of lymphatic vessels and nodes.
Diagnosis of Lymphatic Worm Infection
- Night blood test is specifically performed at night as a diagnostic test for lymphatic worm infection.
Prevention and Control Measures
- Vector control is part of the prevention and control measures for lymphatic worm infection.
Tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis.
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Test your knowledge of filariasis with this quiz. Explore the causative agents, modes of transmission, incubation period, affected regions, and the signs and symptoms associated with this lymphatic worm infection.
